Manora Village Hua Hin Thailand

 

Bangkok Airport Rail Link Officially Opens Today

 

23-Aug-2010

 

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) -- The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has ensured its readiness to commence the Suvarnabhumi airport rail link commercial service in both normal and express systems on Monday.

According to SRT Governor Yutthana Thapcharoen, the SRT is ready in terms of rail, security, and personnel systems. Both normal and express trains will be available from 6.00 to 24.00 hrs every day, leaving platforms every 15 minutes. Passengers will be charged a flat fare of 15 THB for a normal train ride from Phya Thai to Suvarnabhumi stations and 100 THB for a non-stop express ride from Makkasan station directly to Suvarnabhumi station, respectively. No check-in service will be provided yet in the initial service.

The given fares will be charged until the end of 2010. After that, a new fare will be applied, starting from 15 to 45 THB depending on the distance on the normal line, and 150 THB on the express line. During the trial service since 1 June 2010, there were about 17,000 people using the train each day.

 

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Manora Co., Ltd. field trip to Taa Wang Hin School Pranburi

 

 

10-Aug-2010

 

On the 9^th of August Mrs. Phitsamai Camenisch, Manora’s General Manager has celebrated her 39^th birthday. Her special wish was to do something for poor kids, therefore she has organized a field trip to Taa Wang Hin School on the Thai – Myanmar border which is operated by the Thai border police. The school is located in the Pranburi area approx. 1 hour drive from Manora Village office in Khao Tao.

 

About 80 children aged between 3 and 12 years were present, many of them are Karen hill tribe people and the other children are poor farmer kids living countryside far away from Pranburi town. One of the main problems in that area is water shortage.

 

Mrs. Phitsamai and the whole Manora Management Team have organized a lunch for all the kids, of course we did not forget to bring with us a lot of sweets like ice cream, cake and other … At the end there were additional presents for the kids and also a PC-Printer for the school. We did enjoy a very special birthday party and a funny day with all these lovely children and their teachers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long Live Her Majesty the Queen

 

August 12th, H.M. The Queen’s Birthday - The Mother of all Mothers

 

10-Aug-2010

Everyone holds a special place in their hearts for their mother. There is no bond in the world stronger, physically or spiritually than that of a mother and her child. In Thailand, this special union is celebrated on the same day as H.M. the Queen’s Birthday, which signifies a memorable day for all Thai persons.

Born M.R. Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932, Her Royal Highness is affectionately revered across the nation for her kindness and devotion to the plight of her people by trying to improve their living conditions and general welfare. She is also noted for her passion and interest for Thai arts and crafts, which she has played a vital role in revitalizing and reviving the country’s arts and crafts industry. The Bang Sai Arts & Crafts Center is the Queen’s brainchild, which she is immensely proud to be a part of its existence.

Behind every strong and successful man is a solid and supportive woman. The queen met the King (he was then the Prince) while they both studied abroad in Switzerland. They became much closer when the Prince was hospitalized in a biking accident, and from then on they have been together ever since. They were engaged in November 1949and married a year later when the King returned to Thailand to take up his Royal duties. The Queen of Thailand represents the role of the strong women that bind Thailand together and ensure the country has a sturdy foundation on which to move forward. The double usage of the Queen’s birthday as Mother’s Day is a mark of respect for Her Royal Highness and all the mothers across the nation. This is a festive time for Thai people, who celebrate the day with unparalleled gusto. The joyous atmosphere of Mother’s Day sweeps across the entirety of the nation like a tornado.

Mother’s Day is celebrated right across the nation, and is a national holiday when all the banks and government offices are closed for the occasion. The country’s love for the Queen’s birthday and Mother’s Day ensures this is an important date and celebrated by everyone, from the rural northeastern regions to the Muslim inhabited deep south. Everyone will be wearing blue to honor this day, because each day in Thailand is assigned a colour with Friday being blue, which is the day the Queen was born.

If you are visiting this fascinating kingdom at this time of the year, you can also take part in the festivities and gain a true understanding of what makes Thailand and its people tick. The nation loves a good party, and what better time to celebrate than the birthday of Her Royal Highness and Mother’s Day. During this sacred day, remember to cast a thought towards your own mother because this is fundamentally a time to celebrate that special bond that never dies.

 

Text by Newspaper Direct - Hua Hin Informer

 

 

 

 

Manora Village III Photo Gallery & Village III Customer Home Gallery

 

31-07-10

 

Today we have updated our Manora Village III Gallery Click here to view the photo gallery

 

We also have updated our photo galleries for Villa D7 and E1. Please click on the link below!

http://www.manoravillage.com/index.php?id=331

 

 

 

Manora Village III Customer Home Gallery

 

17-07-10

 

Today we have updated our photo galleries for Villa D7 and E1. Please click on the link below!

http://www.manoravillage.com/index.php?id=331

 

 

Manora Village III Photo Gallery

 

10-07-10

 

Today we have updated our gallery Click here to view the photo gallery

 

 

 

Hua Hin Regatta 2010

 

30-06-10

Yacht Racing Association of Thailand under the royal patronage of His Majesty the King and the Royal Thai Navy with other government and private sectors with the support of  the TAT, Tourism Authority of Thailand are going to hold Hua Hin Regatta 2010 on Hua Hin Beach in front of The Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin Hotel, during August 3^rd – 8th, 2010.

 

 

Manora Village III Photo Gallery

 

25-06-10

 

Today we have updated our gallery Click here to view the photo gallery

 

 

 

Ford Motor to invest in Rayong, Thailand

 

25-06-10

 

Ford Motor Co is investing US$450 million (15 billion baht) to construct a new passenger vehicle plant in Thailand. The initiative is the first major foreign investment in the country to be announced since last month’s deadly political unrest. "The region is arguably the world’s most dynamic and there is no doubt it will continue to be a key driver of the future growth of Ford Motor," said Alan Mulally, global president and chief executive of Ford.The plant will be located in Rayong and will begin manufacturing the next generation of Ford Focus cars in 2012 for the domestic and Asia-Pacific markets. It will also be able to produce a range of other vehicles. The plant will have an initial capacity of 150,000 units a year, of which 85% will be destined for markets outside of Thailand. The 750,000-square-metre plant will be fully integrated to support painting, trim and final assembly. It will follow Ford’s global model of sustainability initiatives and environmentally responsible processes and systems, said Sue Cischke, group vice-president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "This new Thai facility will strictly adhere to Ford’s global policy that our operations, products and services accomplish their functions in a manner that responsibly protects health and the environment," she said. Ford plans to purchase up to $800 million (26 billion baht) worth of local components through Thailand’s supplier network to support production at the new facility. The plant has the potential to employ 2,200 workers directly and 8,800 indirectly through its supplier and dealer networks. Ford earlier co-invested $500 million with Mazda in an automobile plant in Rayong to build Ford Ranger pickup trucks for 130 markets across the world. At this plant, Ford plans to build the Fiesta subcompact car in the third quarter this year to supply Thai and regional markets. "We remain confident in the future of Thailand’s auto industry," said Peter Fleet, president of Ford Asean, based in Bangkok. "With a world-class supply base, a highly efficient logistics network and a skilled workforce, Thailand continually proves its competitive strength in the international auto industry."

Published by Bangkokpost.com on 25/06/2010

 

Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2010 on June 18th - 20th

10-06-10

The 9th Hua Hin Jazz Festival will take place during June 18^th – 20th, 2010 at Phonkingphet Public Park and the stretch of Hua Hin Beach next to Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. The three-day event will attract some of the world’s most famous jazz musicians:

ETC, Crescendo, Ford Sobchai, Pomelo Town, Jazz Dojo, Eric Marienthal (US), Jeff Lorber (US), Jimmy Haslip (US), Noon (Japan), The Brass Munkeys (Philippines).

Hua Hin Jazz Festival on the Beach is a major event in Hua Hin and attracts significant number of tourists during the low season. During the event which will start daily from 4:30pm and finish at midnight, number of jazz workshops, sale local food and products will take place.

For more information, please visit http://www.jazzfestivalhuahin.com/

 

 

 

 

 

09-06-10

 

Today we have updated the Manora Village III Photo gallery Click here to view the photo gallery